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Karen Black. Karen Blanche Black (née Ziegler; July 1, 1939 – August 8, 2013) was an American actress, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter. She rose to prominence for her work in various studio and independent films in the 1970s, frequently portraying eccentric and offbeat characters, and established herself as a figure of New Hollywood.
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Vanessa Lynn Williams[1] (born March 18, 1963) is an American singer, actress, model, producer, and dancer. She gained recognition as the first Black woman to win the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984. She would later resign her title amid a media controversy surrounding nude photographs published in Penthouse magazine.
Diana Ross (born March 26, 1944) is an American singer and actress. She was the lead singer of the vocal group the Supremes, who became Motown 's most successful act during the 1960s and one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. They remain the best-charting female group in history, [ 2 ] with a total of 12 number-one pop singles ...
Issa Rae (African-American mother), actress, comedienne; Rihanna, singer; Sam Richardson, actor and comedian; Naya Rivera (a quarter African-American descent), actress and singer (d. 2020) [12] Evan Ross (African-American mother), actor; Amanda Seales (African American father), actress, comedian; Brian Michael Smith, actor; Jussie Smollett, actor
Joey Heatherton. Davenie Johanna " Joey " Heatherton (born September 14, 1944) is an American actress, dancer, and singer. A sex symbol of the 1960s and 1970s, she is best known for her many television appearances during that time, particularly as a frequent variety show performer, although she also appeared in acting roles.
María Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Baeza, [1][note 1] professionally known by her stage name Charo, is a Spanish-born actress, singer, comedian, and flamenco guitarist who rose to international prominence in the 1960s on American television, as well as starring in several films. Charo began playing classical (Spanish-style) guitar at the age ...
Bill Overton. . (m. 1985) . Children. 4. Awards. NAACP Image Award – (1982) Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture (Body and Soul) Jayne Kennedy Overton (née Harrison; born October 27, 1951) is an American television personality, actress, model, corporate spokeswoman, producer, writer, public speaker, philanthropist, and sports broadcaster.